JP2015033301A - Energy management system, display device, display method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable easy customization of a screen for monitoring an electric device.SOLUTION: The size and position of an image pattern constituting an image displayed on a screen of a communication terminal are defined on the basis of a grid GD set on the screen, thereby allowing the size change and positioning of the image pattern to be easily performed, while maintaining overall visibility of the screen. A user of an energy management system can customize the screen of GUI constituting the communication terminal as desired, to confirm a state of energy used in his or her house without any stress.

Description

  The present invention relates to an energy management system, a display device, a display method, and a program.

  Communication terminals represented by mobile phones and smart phones have the same functions as personal computers due to advances in processors. In particular, a communication terminal equipped with a GUI (Graphical User Interface) can provide an interface according to the application to a user. For this reason, it is assumed that it is used, for example, for operation of home appliances in addition to the telephone.

  The display of this type of communication terminal is smaller than a display such as a personal computer. For this reason, various techniques for appropriately displaying information requested by the user have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  In the apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, the display position and size of each of a plurality of windows displayed on the display are switched in conjunction with each other. In the device disclosed in Patent Document 2, the window layout is determined according to a predetermined rule, and the window is arranged on the display according to the determined layout.

JP 2003-186593 A JP 2012-98882 A

  By using the devices of Patent Documents 1 and 2, it is possible to achieve both operability and visibility of the communication terminal by the user. However, when a home electric appliance is operated using a communication terminal, the visibility may be deteriorated unless the display layout is changed according to the type of the communication terminal.

  The present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and an object thereof is to facilitate customization of a screen for monitoring a device arranged in a house.

  In order to achieve the above object, an energy management system of the present invention includes a first measurement unit that measures power supplied from a commercial power system to a house, and a second measurement unit that measures power generated by a distributed power source. A third measuring means for measuring the power supplied to each of the plurality of electric devices installed in the house, a display means having a screen for displaying an image pattern indicating the measurement results of the first to third measuring means, and an image A reference setting means for setting a reference for changing the dimension of the pattern to an integral multiple; a rule setting means for setting a rule for arranging the image pattern; a reference set by the reference setting means; and a rule setting means Arrangement means for arranging the image pattern on the screen of the display means based on the set rule.

  According to the present invention, a standard for defining the size of an image pattern and a rule for arranging the image pattern are set in advance. For this reason, the user can easily change the dimension and arrangement position of the image pattern. Therefore, the user can easily customize the screen for monitoring the device.

1 is a block diagram of an energy management system according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the house in which an energy management system is installed. It is a systematic diagram of the electric equipment arrange | positioned at a house, and a commercial power grid. It is a figure which shows typically the information memorize | stored in the communication apparatus. It is a figure which shows an initial stage image. It is a figure which shows the image pattern which comprises an initial image. It is a figure which shows a grid. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the arrangement | positioning process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the arrangement | positioning process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the point which prescribes | regulates the magnitude | size of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the expansion process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the order | rank of the area | region prescribed | regulated by a grid. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of the image pattern which concerns on a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of the image pattern which concerns on a modification. It is a figure which shows typically the control conditions for enlarging an image pattern. It is a figure which shows typically the control conditions for moving an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement process of an image pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a movement process.

Embodiment 1
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the energy management system 11. The energy management system 11 is a system used for monitoring and controlling electric devices used in homes, as represented by a home energy management system (HEMS).

  FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the house 10 in which the energy management system 11 is installed. As shown in FIG. 2, the house 10 is a detached house in which users such as a father H1, a mother H2, and a child H3 live. The interior of the house 10 is divided into rooms R1 to R4 and a shared section X1. In the present embodiment, the user of the living room R1 is mainly the father H1, the user of the living room R2 is mainly the mother H2, and the user of the living room R3 is mainly the child H3. The living room R4 is a living room including a so-called kitchen and living room. This living room R4 is commonly used by the father H1, the mother H2, and the child H3. The shared section X1 is a section including a toilet, a bath, a washroom, and the like.

  The lighting device 31 and the air conditioning device 41 are disposed in the living room R1, the lighting device 32 and the air conditioning device 42 are disposed in the living room R2, and the lighting device 33 and the air conditioning device 43 are disposed in the living room R3. In the living room R4, the lighting device 34, the air conditioner 44, and the cooking appliance 51 are arranged, and in the common section X1, the lighting device 35 and the washing / drying machine 52 are arranged.

  A power generation device 20 is provided on the roof of the house 10. The power generation device 20 is a solar power generation device that converts sunlight into electrical energy. The power generation device 20 includes a solar cell module installed on the roof of the house 10, an inverter unit for connecting the solar cell module to the power system of the house 10, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a system diagram of an electric device and a commercial power system arranged in the house 10. As FIG. 3 shows, each of the electric power generating apparatus 20, the illuminating devices 31-35, the air conditioners 41-44, the cooking household appliance 51, and the washing-drying machine 52 is connected in parallel with the commercial power grid.

  The energy management system 11 is a device for displaying the power consumed by the electrical equipment installed in the house 10, the power generated by the power generation device 20, etc. on the father H1, mother H2, and child H3 as users. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, the energy management system 11 includes a communication terminal 100, power sensors 71 to 84 used to measure power used in the house 10, a communication terminal 100, and power sensors 71 to 84. The communication device 108 is connected.

  The communication terminal 100 is a communication terminal carried by a user, such as a smart phone or a tablet terminal. The communication terminal 100 includes a control unit 101 that executes a program stored in the auxiliary storage unit 103, a main storage unit 102 that is a work area of the control unit 101, an input unit 104 that receives a command from a user, It has a display unit 105 for displaying various information to the user, an interface 106 connected to the communication terminal and the Internet 120, and a bus 107 for connecting the above units.

  The control unit 101 executes a predetermined process according to a program stored in the auxiliary storage unit 103.

  The main storage unit 102 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) and the like. A program executed by the control unit 101 is expanded in the main storage unit 102.

  The auxiliary storage unit 103 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a magnetic disk and a semiconductor memory. The auxiliary storage unit 103 stores a program executed by the control unit 101. In addition, the auxiliary storage unit 103 receives the measurement values output from the power sensors 71 to 84 via the interface 106 and stores them in time series.

  The input unit 104 has a touch panel, input keys, and the like. The touch panel of the input unit 104 is arranged so as to overlap the display unit 105 and constitutes a GUI (Graphical User Interface) 110 together with the display unit 105. A command from the user is input via the input unit 104 and notified to the control unit 21 via the bus 107.

  The display unit 105 includes a VRAM, a liquid crystal display, and the like. The display unit 105 displays the processing result of the control unit 21 and the like.

  The interface 106 includes a wireless LAN interface, an infrared communication interface, and the like. The communication terminal 100 is connected to the communication device 108 and the Internet 120 via the interface 106.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power sensor 71 is provided on a lead-in line for drawing the commercial power system into the house 10. The power sensor 71 measures the power supplied to the house 10 from the commercial power system. And the measurement signal S1 of the value according to the measured electric power is output.

  Similarly to the power sensor 71, the power sensor 72 is also provided on the lead-in line for drawing the commercial power system into the house 10. The power sensor 72 measures the power supplied from the house 10 to the commercial power system. And the measurement signal S2 of the value according to the measured electric power is output.

  The power sensor 73 is disposed at the power generation end of the power generation device 20 installed in the house 10. And the electric power generated by the electric power generating apparatus 20 is measured, and the measurement signal S3 of the value according to the measured electric power is output.

  The power sensors 74 to 84 are disposed in, for example, receptacles to which the electrical devices disposed in the living rooms R1 to R4 and the shared section X1 are connected. And the electric power supplied to each apparatus is measured, and measurement signal S4-S14 of the value according to the measured electric power is output.

  In the energy management system 11, the power sensors 74, 76, 78, 80, and 83 measure the power supplied to the lighting devices 31 to 35, that is, the power consumed by the lighting devices 31 to 35. Further, the power consumed by the air conditioners 41 to 44 is measured by the power sensors 75, 77, 79 and 81. Then, the power consumed by the cooking appliance 51 and the washing / drying machine 52 is measured by the power sensors 82 and 84.

  The measurement signals S1 to S14 output from the power sensors 71 to 84 are output to the communication device 108 as shown in FIG.

  The communication device 108 is a computer having a configuration similar to that of the communication terminal 100. The communication device 108 is installed in the house 10 and can communicate with the communication terminal 100. Communication between the communication device 108 and the communication terminal 100 is executed directly when the user who owns the communication terminal 100 is inside the house 10, and when the user who owns the communication terminal 100 is outside the house 10, the Internet 120. Or via a telephone line network (not shown).

  The communication device 108 reads the powers P1 (t) to P14 (t) indicated by the measurement signals S1 to S14 output from the power sensors 71 to 84, and stores them in time series. t is the time stored in the auxiliary storage unit 103, and Pn (t) indicates the power Pn at time t. Note that n is an integer from 1 to 14.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing electric powers P1 (t) to P14 (t) stored in the auxiliary storage unit 103. As shown in FIG. 4, the powers P1 (t) to P14 (t) and the like are stored in time series in association with position information, device information, and user information.

  The position information indicates a location where the measurement target of the power sensor that outputs the power Pn (t) is located. For example, the position information “lead line” indicates that the electric powers P1 (t) and P2 (t) are electric power passing through the lead line. The position information “power generation end” indicates that the power P3 (t) is the power generated by the power generation device 20. The location information “rooms R1 to R4” and “shared section” is the power consumed by the electric devices P4 (t) to P14 (t) installed in the rooms R1 to R4 or the shared section X1. Indicates that there is.

  The device information indicates the measurement target of the power sensor that outputs the power Pn (t). For example, the device information “power generation device” indicates that the measurement target of the power P3 (t) is the power generation device 20. Similarly, the device information “lighting device” indicates that the measurement targets of the powers P4 (t), P6 (t), P8 (t), P10 (t), and P13 (t) are the lighting devices 31 to 35. . The device information “air conditioner” indicates that the measurement targets of the electric powers P5 (t), P7 (t), P9 (t), and P11 (t) are the air conditioners 41 to 44. The device information “cooking home appliance” indicates that the measurement target of the power P12 (t) is the cooking home appliance 51, and the device information “washing dryer” indicates that the measurement target of the power P14 (t) is the washing dryer 52. Indicates that

  Next, the operation of the energy management system 11 configured as described above will be described. When a predetermined program installed in the communication terminal 100 is activated, the control unit 101 of the communication terminal 100 causes the power P (t) to P14 (t) stored in the communication device 108 and position information related thereto, Read device information.

  Then, the control unit 101 displays the initial image PH1 on the GUI 110 based on the read information. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the initial image PH1. The initial image PH1 is formed by arranging eight image patterns PA1 to PA8 shown in FIG. 6 on the screen of the GUI 110.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an area M (m, n) arranged in a matrix of 5 rows and 4 columns is defined by a grid GD on the screen of the GUI 110 constituting the energy management system 11. Note that m is an integer of 1 to 5 indicating a row, and n is an integer of 1 to 4 indicating a column. The positions and sizes of the above-described image patterns PA1 to PA8 are defined based on the grid GD.

  Each region M (m, n) is given a rank defined by m and n. In the present embodiment, the lower the value of m, the higher the order, and the higher the value of m, the lower the order. Further, when the values of m are equal when comparing each region M, the higher the value of n, the higher the rank, and the lower the value of n, the lower the rank. Therefore, the rank of each region M (m, n) is indicated by a number surrounded by a circle shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the image pattern PA1 is formed so as to overlap the regions M (1,1), M (1,2), M (2,1), and M (2,2). Yes. The image pattern PA2 is formed so as to overlap the areas M (1,3) and M (1,4). The image pattern PA3 is formed so as to overlap with the region M (2, 3). The image pattern PA4 is formed so as to overlap with the region M (2, 4). The image pattern PA5 is formed so as to overlap with the region M (3, 3). The image pattern PA6 is formed so as to overlap with the region M (3, 4). The image pattern PA7 is formed so as to overlap the areas M (4,3) and M (4,4). The image pattern PA8 overlaps the areas M (3,1), M (3,2), M (4,1), M (4,2), M (5,1), M (5,2). Is formed.

  As an example, in the present embodiment, the image pattern PA1 is supplied from the amount of power used in the house 10 (power consumption), the amount of power generated by the power generator 20 installed in the house 10, and the commercial power system. It shows the relationship with the amount of power. This image pattern PA1 is formed based on the measurement values P1 (t) to P14 (t) shown in FIG.

  Similarly, the image pattern PA2 indicates the current date and time. The image pattern PA2 is formed based on information indicating the date and time acquired via the Internet 120. The image pattern PA3 indicates current weather and future weather. This image pattern PA3 is formed on the basis of information relating to the weather forecast provided via the Internet 120. The image pattern PA4 indicates the current outside air temperature. This image pattern PA4 is formed on the basis of information relating to the weather forecast provided via the Internet 120. The image pattern PA5 indicates an instantaneous value of power consumption consumed in the house 10. The image pattern PA5 is formed based on the measurement values P4 (t) to P14 (t) shown in FIG. The image pattern PA6 indicates an instantaneous value of power generated by the power generation device 20. This image pattern PA6 is formed based on the measured value P3 (t) shown in FIG. The image pattern PA7 indicates an integrated value of the power generated by the power generation device 20. This image pattern PA7 is formed based on the integrated value of the measured value P3 (t) shown in FIG. The image pattern PA8 shows the usage status of the electrical equipment installed in the house 10. This image pattern PA8 is formed based on the floor plan of the house 10 and the measured values P1 (t) to P14 (t) shown in FIG.

  When the energy management system 11 is activated, the control unit 101 forms the image patterns PA1 to PA8 described above, arranges the image patterns PA1 to PA8 in order, and displays the initial image PH1 shown in FIG. Display on the screen.

  The initial image PH1 displayed on the screen of the GUI 110 can be customized by the user. Specifically, the user can change the sizes of the image patterns PA1 to PA8 by dragging the edges of the image patterns PA1 to PA8.

<Image pattern reduction>
For example, as shown in FIG. 8, by dragging the right end of the image pattern PA2 to the left or dragging the left bridge of the image pattern PA2 to the right according to the white arrow in the figure, the image The width of the pattern PA2 can be reduced. The size of the image pattern PA2 is defined by the grid of the GUI 110, and is formed so as to overlap the two areas M of the area M (1, 3) and the area M (1, 4). For this reason, the image pattern PA2 becomes the same size as the region M by the above operation.

  In addition, when the image pattern formed over the plurality of regions M is reduced, the control unit 101 arranges the image patterns in order from the region M having the highest priority. For example, as described above, when the image pattern PA2 formed so as to overlap two regions M (1, 3) and M (1, 4) is reduced, it is shown in FIG. As shown, the image pattern PA2 is arranged so as to overlap with the region M (1, 3) having a higher order than the region M (1, 4). In this state, as shown in FIG. 9, a blank in which no image pattern is arranged is formed in the region M (1, 4).

  When the arrangement of the reduced image pattern PA2 is completed, the control unit 101 next checks whether there is an image pattern that can be arranged in the area M where the blank is formed. Specifically, the control unit 101 confirms the presence or absence of an image pattern that overlaps the region M in order from the region M having the next highest rank to the region M having the lower order after the blank region M. If there is an image pattern that overlaps the region M, it is determined whether or not the image pattern can be placed in a blank.

  Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 9, when a blank is formed in the region M (1, 4), the control unit 101 determines that the region M has the next lowest rank after the region M (1, 4). It is determined whether or not the image pattern PA1 overlapping (2, 1) can be arranged in the blank. Since the image pattern PA1 is formed over the four regions M, the control unit 101 determines that the image pattern PA1 cannot be arranged on the blank.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the image pattern PA3 overlapping the region M (2,3) has the same size as the blank formed in the region M (1,4). Therefore, when the control unit 101 repeats the above processing, it is determined that the image pattern PA3 can be arranged on the blank formed in the region M (1, 4). When determining that the image pattern PA3 can be arranged on the blank, the control unit 101 moves the image pattern PA3 to the area M (1, 4) where the blank is formed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 9, if the image pattern PA3 moves to the area M (1, 4), a blank is formed in the area M (2, 3) where the image pattern PA3 before the movement is located. Is done. Thereafter, the same processing as described above is repeated by the control unit 101, so that the remaining PA4, PA5, and PA6 are converted into regions M (2, 3) and M (2, 4), respectively, as shown in FIG. ), M (3, 3).

<Enlargement of image pattern 1>
As shown in FIG. 11, the horizontal width of the image pattern PA3 can be increased by dragging the right end of the image pattern PA3 to the right according to the outlined arrow in the figure. Since the size of the image pattern PA3 is defined by the grid of the GUI 110, as shown in FIG. 12, the image pattern PA3 has two areas M, an area M (2, 3) and an area M (2, 4). Enlarged to overlap.

  When enlarging the image pattern PA3, the control unit 101 determines whether there is a region M in which no image pattern is arranged on the screen of the GUI 110, that is, a blank. As shown in FIG. 11, when the image pattern is not arranged in the areas M (5, 3) and M (5, 4), the control unit 101 controls the areas M (5, 3) and M (5 , 4) is determined to have a blank.

  If the control unit 101 determines that there is a blank on the screen of the GUI 110, the image pattern that overlaps the region M in order from the region M having the next lowest rank to the region M having the higher rank. Check if there is any. If there is an image pattern that overlaps the region M, it is determined whether or not the image pattern can be placed in a blank.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when blanks are formed in the regions M (5, 3) and M (5, 4), the control unit 101 controls the region M (5, 3). Next, it is determined whether or not the image pattern PA8 that overlaps the region M (5, 2) with the next lower rank can be arranged in the blank. Since the image pattern PA8 is formed over the six regions M, the control unit 101 determines that the image pattern PA8 cannot be arranged in a blank.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the image pattern PA7 overlapping the region M (4, 3) has the same size as the blank formed in the regions M (5, 3) and M (5, 4). Therefore, when the control unit 101 repeats the above processing, it is determined that the image pattern PA7 can be arranged on the blank formed in the regions M (5, 3) and M (5, 4). become. When the control unit 101 determines that the image pattern PA7 can be arranged in the blank, the image pattern PA7 is displayed in the regions M (5, 3) and M (5, 4) where the blank is formed as shown in FIG. ).

  In the state shown in FIG. 11, when the image pattern PA7 moves to the areas M (5, 3) and M (5, 4), the area M (4) where the image pattern PA7 before the movement is located. , 4), M (4, 4), blanks are formed. Thereafter, the same processing as described above is repeated by the control unit 101, so that the remaining PA4, PA5, and PA6 are converted into regions M (3, 3) and M (3,4), respectively, as shown in FIG. ), M (4, 3). At this time, a blank is formed in the region M (4, 4) having the lowest order among the regions M (3, 3), M (3,4), M (4, 3), M (4, 4). .

<Enlargement of image pattern 2>
The image pattern located on the rightmost side can also be enlarged. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the horizontal width can be increased by dragging the right end of the image pattern PA6 to the right according to the white arrow in the figure.

  When enlarging the image pattern PA6, the control unit 101 determines whether or not there is a region M in which no image pattern is arranged on the screen of the GUI 110, that is, a blank. As shown in FIG. 13, when no image pattern is arranged in the areas M (5, 3) and M (5, 4), the control unit 101 controls the areas M (5, 3) and M (5 , 4) is determined to have a blank. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 101 moves the image pattern PA7 to the areas M (5, 3) and M (5, 4), and moves the image pattern PA6 to the area M (4, 3). , M (4, 4).

<Enlargement of image pattern 3>
In the case of enlarging an image pattern, if there is no blank for moving an image pattern arranged in a lower rank area than the area M in which the image pattern is arranged, the image pattern overlapping the lowest rank area. Is erased.

  For example, when the image pattern PA4 is enlarged in the state shown in FIG. 15, the enlarged image pattern PA4 cannot be arranged even if the image patterns PA5 to PA8 are moved. In such a case, the control unit 101 overlaps the region M in order from the region M having the lowest order to the region M having the highest order in order to form a blank necessary for arranging the image pattern PA4. The pattern is erased, and a blank necessary for the arrangement of the image pattern is secured.

  Specifically, when the image pattern PA4 is enlarged according to the white arrow in FIG. 15, the control unit 101 erases the image pattern PA7 as shown in FIG. , 3), M (5, 4), blanks are formed, and the image pattern PA6 is moved to the areas M (5, 3), M (5, 4). Then, among the regions M (4, 3) and M (4, 4) where the blanks formed by the movement of the image pattern PA6 are located, the image pattern is applied to the region M (4, 3) with the higher rank. The PA5 is moved, and the enlarged image pattern PA4 is moved to the areas M (3, 3) and M (3,4) where the blank formed by the movement of the image pattern PA5 is located.

  Conversely, when the enlarged image pattern PA4 shown in FIG. 16 is reduced, the control unit 101 restores the once erased image pattern PA7 as shown in FIG.

  Further, when the control unit 101 looks in order from the region M with the higher order to the region M with the lower order, as shown in FIG. 16, when a blank exists between the image patterns, Another image pattern may be arranged in the area M where the blank is formed. Specifically, when a blank is formed in the region M (2, 4), as shown in FIG. 17, an image pattern PA5 having the same size as the blank is formed in the region M (2, 4). It is good also as moving to. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 18, different image patterns PA9 and PA10 may be arranged in regions M (2, 4) and M (4, 4) where blanks are formed. Thereby, the visibility and design of a screen can be improved.

<Move image pattern>
As shown in FIG. 19, for example, the image pattern PA3 can be moved by dragging the image pattern PA3 in accordance with a white arrow. When the destination of the moved image pattern is a blank having the same size as the image pattern, the control unit 101 moves the image pattern to the region M where the blank is formed.

  On the other hand, when another movement pattern is located at the movement destination of the image pattern, the area of the portion where the movement source image pattern and the movement destination image pattern overlap is a predetermined ratio of the area of the movement source image pattern. In the case described above, the control unit 101 switches the movement source image pattern and the movement destination image pattern.

  For example, when the source image pattern PA3 is dragged so as to overlap the destination image pattern PA4 according to the white arrow in FIG. 19, the control unit 101 overlaps the image pattern PA3 and the image pattern PA4. When the calculated area becomes 50% or more of the area of the source image pattern PA3, the image pattern PA3 and the image pattern PA4 are switched as shown in FIG.

  When the image pattern PA3 is dragged so as to overlap the image pattern PA2 according to the white arrow in FIG. 21, the control unit 101 determines that the area of the portion where the image pattern PA3 and the image pattern PA2 overlap is the source image. When it becomes 50% or more of the area of the pattern PA3, the image pattern PA3 and the image pattern PA2 are switched as shown in FIG.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 22, the control unit 101 sets the image patterns PA4, PA5, PA6, which are located in the region M having a lower rank than the region M (2, 3) where the image pattern PA3 was located. A blank is formed in the region M (2, 4) by moving the PA 7 in the manner described above. Then, regions M (2,3), M (2,2) where the blank formed by moving the image pattern PA3 and the blank formed by moving the image patterns PA4, PA5, PA6, PA7 are located. The image pattern PA2 is arranged over 4).

  When the image pattern PA2 is moved, a blank is formed in the region M (1, 4) as shown in FIG. In this case, the control unit 101 selects the region M (3, 3) having the highest rank among the regions M (3, 3), M (3,4), M (4, 3) having the same size as the blank. The positioned image pattern PA4 is moved to the region M (1, 4). Then, the image pattern PA5 located in the region M (3, 4) and the image pattern PA6 located in the region M (4, 3) are moved to the regions M (3, 3) and M (3,4), respectively. . Next, the control unit 101 moves the image pattern PA7 to the areas M (4, 3) and M (4, 4) where blanks are formed by moving the image patterns NP4 to MP6. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 23, the image patterns PA2 to PA7 are arranged without gaps and in a good-looking manner.

  When the image pattern PA2 is dragged so as to overlap the image patterns PA3 and PA4 according to the white arrows in FIG. 24, the control unit 101 determines that the area of the portion where the image pattern PA2 and the image patterns PA3 and PA4 overlap is When the area of the source image pattern PA2 is 50% or more, the image pattern PA2 and the image patterns PA3 and PA4 are switched as shown in FIG.

  Similarly, when the image pattern PA2 is dragged over the image patterns PA3 and PA4 so as to overlap with the image patterns PA5 and PA6 in accordance with the white arrows in FIG. 26, the control unit 101 displays the image pattern PA2 and the image pattern. When the area of the part where PA5 and PA6 overlap is 50% or more of the area of the image pattern PA2 as the movement source, as shown in FIG. 27, the image pattern PA2 and the image pattern PA2 are left as they are. The image patterns PA3 and PA4 are exchanged.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the size and position of the image pattern constituting the image displayed on the screen of the communication terminal 100 are defined based on the grid GD set on the screen. For this reason, it is possible to easily change the size and position of the image patterns AP1 to AP8 while maintaining the visibility of the entire screen. Thereby, the user of the energy management system 11 can check the energy usage status in the house 10 without stress by customizing the screen of the GUI 110 constituting the communication terminal 100 to a screen suitable for the user. .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a grid GD is set on the screen of the display unit 105, and a rank is provided in an area indicated by the grid GD. For this reason, when the image patterns PA1 to PA8 are enlarged or moved by the user, the image patterns PA1 to PA8 are automatically rearranged according to the order of the regions where the image patterns PA1 to PA8 are located. Therefore, the user can customize the image displayed on the display unit 105 with the minimum necessary operation. Thereby, it becomes possible to confirm the usage condition of energy in the house 10 without stress.

  In the present embodiment, the sizes of the image patterns PA1 to PA8 are defined by the grid. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the sizes of the image patterns PA1 to PA8 may transition to a predetermined size. Also in this case, the sizes of the image patterns PA1 to PA8 are changed in the same manner as when the size is defined by the grid. Therefore, the size change and positioning of the image patterns PA1 to PA8 can be performed while maintaining the visibility of the entire screen.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8, 11, 13, and 15, the case where the image patterns PA <b> 1 to PA <b> 8 are reduced or enlarged in the horizontal direction has been described. For example, the image patterns PA1 to PA8 can be reduced or enlarged in the vertical direction like an image pattern PA5 shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 30, it is conceivable to set the rank of the region M (m, n) based on the column. Each region M shown in FIG. 30 has a higher rank as the value of n is smaller, and the rank is lower as the value of n is larger. Further, when the values of n are equal when comparing each region M, the higher the value of m, the higher the rank, and the lower the value of m, the lower the rank.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 101 calculates the area of the portion where the source image pattern and the destination image pattern overlap, and the calculated area is 50% or more of the area of the source image pattern. In this case, the source image pattern and the destination image pattern are switched. Not only this but the ratio of the overlapping area used as an index when image patterns are exchanged can be arbitrarily set.

<< Modification 1 >>
Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described. In the energy management system according to the first embodiment, for example, as illustrated in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the image pattern is dragged and the image pattern of the movement source overlaps the image pattern of the movement source, The source image pattern and the destination image pattern are interchanged. In the energy management system according to the present modification, when the image pattern is dragged and the source image pattern overlaps the source image pattern, the destination image pattern moves to the lower-order region M. . The energy management system according to the modification will be described below.

  For example, when the source image pattern PA7 is dragged so as to overlap the destination image pattern PA2 according to the white arrow in FIG. 31, the control unit 101 overlaps the image pattern PA7 and the image pattern PA2. Is calculated. When the calculated area becomes 50% or more of the area of the movement source image pattern PA7, the control unit 101 determines that the movement source image pattern PA2 and the image pattern PA2 are positioned as shown in FIG. The image patterns PA <b> 3 to PA <b> 6 that are located in the lower rank areas than the areas M (1, 3) and M (1, 4) to be moved are moved to the lower rank area M without changing the arrangement order. Next, the control unit 101 moves the image patterns PA2 to PA6 to arrange the image pattern PA7 in the regions M (1,3) and M (1,4) where the blank is formed.

  Also in the energy management system 11 according to the modified example, when the image patterns PA1 to PA8 are moved by the user, the image patterns PA1 to PA8 are automatically set according to the priority order of the regions where the image patterns PA1 to PA8 are located. Rearranged. Therefore, the user can customize the image displayed on the display unit 105 with the minimum necessary operation. Thereby, it becomes possible to confirm the usage condition of energy in the house 10 without stress.

  In the above modification, the image pattern is moved downward without changing the arrangement order, but may be moved rightward.

<< Embodiment 2 >>
Next, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the structure same or equivalent to Embodiment 1, while using an equivalent code | symbol, the description is abbreviate | omitted or simplified.

  The energy management system 11 according to the present embodiment is that the image pattern displayed on the display unit 105 is automatically enlarged when a predetermined condition is satisfied, in that the energy management system 11 according to the first embodiment. And different. Hereinafter, the energy management system 11 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram schematically showing control conditions for enlarging the image pattern. As shown in FIG. 33, the control conditions include an item indicating whether or not an image pattern can be automatically enlarged, an item indicating whether or not an image pattern can be automatically reduced, and an image pattern that is automatically enlarged. Conditions, and conditions for automatically reducing the image pattern.

  In the present embodiment, when the automatic enlargement condition is satisfied, the image patterns PA5 and PA6 whose automatic enlargement item is “permitted” are automatically enlarged by the control unit 101. For example, the width of the image pattern PA5 is doubled when the power consumed in the house 10 exceeds a reference value. The width of the image pattern PA6 is doubled when the power generated by the power generation device 20 is equal to or greater than the reference value.

  Further, when the automatic reduction condition is satisfied, the image patterns PA6 and PA7 whose automatic reduction item is “permitted” are automatically reduced by the control unit 101. For example, the width of the image pattern PA6 is reduced when the power consumed in the house 10 is less than the reference value. The width of the image pattern PA7 is reduced when the integrated power amount becomes less than the reference value due to a change in month or reset.

  The control unit 101 monitors whether or not the enlargement condition and the reduction condition for the image patterns PA5 to PA7 are satisfied based on the powers P1 (t) to P14 (t) acquired from the communication device 108. If it is satisfied, the image patterns PA5 to PA7 are enlarged or reduced.

  For example, if the control unit 101 determines based on the power P3 (t) that the generated power of the power generation device 20 has become equal to or greater than the reference value, the width of the image pattern PA6 having the size illustrated in FIG. 13 is doubled. Expanding. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 14, the image pattern PA7 is moved to the regions M (5,3) and M (5,4), and the image pattern PA6 is moved to the regions M (4,3), M (4,4). Move to 4). As described above, when the image pattern PA6 is enlarged, the image pattern PA6 is easily caught by the user's eyes, and the user can easily recognize that the output of the power generation device 20 has changed greatly.

  Further, when the control unit 101 determines that the generated power of the power generation device 20 is less than the reference value based on the power P3 (t), the control unit 101 reduces the width of the image pattern PA6 having the size illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the region moves to a region M (3, 4) where a blank is formed. Then, the control unit 101 moves the image pattern PA6 to the regions M (4, 3) and M (4, 4) where the blank is formed by moving the image pattern PA6.

  As described above, in this embodiment, conditions for automatically enlarging and reducing an image pattern are set in advance. For this reason, according to operation | movement of the apparatus installed in the house 10, a related image pattern is expanded. Accordingly, desired information can be highlighted for the user in accordance with the operation of the electric device installed in the house 10.

  Note that the conditions for automatically enlarging the image pattern and the conditions for automatically reducing the image pattern may be changeable by the user via the input unit 104. As a result, the degree of freedom of customization of the GUI 110 is widened, and it is possible to provide a user-friendly interface.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, a case has been described in which the size of the image pattern PA6 is automatically enlarged or reduced when the output of the power generation device 20 changes. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, when the operating state of the electric device installed in the house 10 or an image pattern indicating the set temperature is displayed on the display unit 105, and the electric device fails. In addition, the image pattern may be enlarged.

<< Embodiment 3 >>
Next, Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the structure same or equivalent to the said embodiment, while using an equivalent code | symbol, the description is abbreviate | omitted or simplified.

  The energy management system 11 according to the present embodiment is different from the energy management system 11 according to the above embodiment in that the image pattern displayed on the display unit 105 automatically moves when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is different. Hereinafter, the energy management system 11 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram schematically showing control conditions for moving an image pattern. As shown in FIG. 34, the control condition includes an item indicating whether or not the image pattern can be automatically moved, an item indicating whether or not the moved image pattern can be automatically restored, and an image pattern automatically. It consists of conditions for moving and conditions for automatically restoring the image pattern.

  In the present embodiment, when the automatic movement condition is satisfied, the image patterns PA5 and PA6 whose automatic movement item is “OK” are automatically moved by the control unit 101. For example, the image pattern PA5 is moved to the uppermost region M of the row when the power consumed in the house 10 is equal to or higher than the reference value. The image pattern PA6 is moved to the uppermost region M of the row when the power generated by the power generation device 20 is equal to or higher than the reference value.

  Further, when the automatic return condition is satisfied, the image pattern PA6 in which the item of automatic return is “OK” is returned by the control unit 101 to the area M before being moved automatically. For example, the image pattern PA6 returns to the region M before the movement when the power consumed in the house 10 becomes less than the reference value.

  The control unit 101 monitors whether or not the enlargement condition and the reduction condition for the image patterns PA5 to PA8 are satisfied based on the powers P1 (t) to P14 (t) acquired from the communication device 108. When the condition is satisfied, the image patterns PA5 to PA8 are moved or returned according to the conditions.

  For example, when the control unit 101 determines that the generated power of the power generation device 20 is equal to or higher than the reference value based on the power P3 (t), the image pattern PA6 illustrated in FIG. 5 is displayed as illustrated in FIG. In the manner described above, the region moves to the region M (1,3), and the remaining image patterns PA2, PA3, PA4, PA5, PA7 are respectively transferred to regions M (2,3), M (2,4) having lower ranks. ), M (3,3), M (3,4), M (4,3), M (5,3), M (5,4). As described above, when the image pattern PA6 is moved to the top, the image pattern PA6 is likely to catch the eyes of the user, and the user can easily recognize that the output of the power generation device 20 has changed greatly. It becomes possible.

  Further, when the control unit 101 determines that the generated power of the power generation device 20 is less than the reference value based on the power P3 (t), the image pattern PA6 having the size illustrated in FIG. 35 is illustrated in FIG. As shown, the area M (3, 4) that was located before the movement is returned.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, conditions for automatically moving and returning the image pattern are set in advance. For this reason, according to operation | movement of the apparatus installed in the house 10, a related image pattern is moved to the position where a user's eyes are easy to see. Accordingly, desired information can be highlighted for the user in accordance with the operation of the electric device installed in the house 10.

  Note that the condition for moving the image pattern and the condition for returning may be changed by the user via the input unit 104. As a result, the degree of freedom of customization of the GUI 110 is widened, and it is possible to provide a user-friendly interface.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the case where the image pattern PA6 moves when the output of the power generation device 20 changes has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, when the operating state of the electric device installed in the house 10 or an image pattern indicating the set temperature is displayed on the display unit 105, and the electric device fails. In addition, the image pattern may be moved.

  In the present embodiment, when the image pattern PA6 moves, the remaining image patterns PA2, PA3, PA4, PA5, and PA7 are assigned to regions M (2, 3), M (2, 4), It was decided to move to M (3,3), M (3,4), M (4,3), M (5,3), M (5,4). Not limited to this, as shown in FIG. 36, the source image pattern PA6 and the destination image pattern PA2 may be interchanged.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited by the said embodiment. For example, the communication terminal 100 displays the initial image PH1 on the display unit 105 when the program is started. Not limited to this, when the size and position of the image patterns PA1 to PA8 constituting the initial image PH1 are customized by the user, information (layout information) on the sizes and display positions of the image patterns PA1 to PA8 is provided. Alternatively, the image may be stored in the auxiliary storage unit 103 and an image including the image patterns PA1 to PA8 may be displayed on the display unit 105 as an initial image based on the stored layout information.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, the case where the image displayed on the display unit 105 is formed by the image patterns PA1 to PA8 and the like has been described. The image displayed on the display unit 105 is not limited to this, and may be formed from an image pattern other than the image patterns PA1 to PA8. For example, the image pattern which shows various information, such as the usage condition of the illuminating devices 31-3 installed in the house 10, the operating state and setting temperature of the air conditioners 41-44, the usage state of the cooking household appliance 51, and the washing-drying machine 52, etc. It is good also as forming the image displayed on the display part 105 using. In this case, it is conceivable that the communication terminal 100 acquires information on each electrical device installed in the house 10 through communication between the communication terminal 100 and each electrical device via the Internet 120, for example.

  The functions of the energy management system 11 according to the above embodiment can be realized by dedicated hardware or by using a normal computer.

  The program stored in the auxiliary storage unit is stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk, CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory), DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or MO (Magnet-Optical Disk). Distributed and installed on a computer.

  Further, the program is usually stored in a disk device or the like of a predetermined server device on a communication network such as the Internet, and may be downloaded as necessary.

  Various embodiments and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present invention. The above-described embodiments are for explaining the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention. In other words, the scope of the present invention is shown not by the embodiments but by the claims. Various modifications within the scope of the claims and within the scope of the equivalent invention are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

  The energy management system of the present invention is suitable for managing energy consumed in a house. The display device, display method, and program of the present invention are suitable for displaying information about electrical equipment.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Housing, 11 Energy management system, 20 Electric power generation apparatus, 21 Control part, 31-35 Lighting apparatus, 41-44 Air conditioning apparatus, 51 Cooking household appliance, 52 Washing-dryer, 71-84 Power sensor, 100 Communication terminal, 101 Control part , 102 Main storage unit, 103 Auxiliary storage unit, 104 Input unit, 105 Display unit, 106 Interface, 107 Bus, 108 Communication device, 110 GUI, 120 Internet, GD grid, H1 father, H2 mother, H3 children, M region, PH1 initial image, PA1-PA10 image pattern, R1-R4 room, S1-S14 measurement signal, X1 shared section.

Claims (12)

First measuring means for measuring the power supplied to the house from the commercial power system;
A second measuring means for measuring the power generated by the distributed power source;
Third measuring means for measuring the power supplied to each of the plurality of electric devices installed in the house;
Display means having a screen for displaying an image pattern indicating measurement results of the first to third measurement means;
Reference setting means for setting a reference for changing the dimension of the image pattern to an integral multiple;
Rule setting means for setting a rule for arranging the image pattern;
Arrangement means for arranging the image pattern on the screen of the display means based on the reference set by the reference setting means and the rules set by the rule setting means;
Energy management system with The reference setting means sets a grid that defines the size of the image pattern on the screen of the display means,
The energy management system according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement unit determines a size of the image pattern based on the grid. The reference setting means includes
First information for setting the dimension of the image pattern to a first size, and second information for setting the dimension of the image pattern to a second size that is an integral multiple of the first size. Have
The energy management system according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement unit determines a size of the image pattern based on the first information and the second information. The rule setting means includes:
The energy management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the rules for arranging the image patterns in order from the top of the screen of the display means are set. The rule setting means includes:
The energy management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the rules for arranging the image patterns in order from the left side of the screen of the display unit are set. The arrangement means includes
When the dimensions of the image pattern are changed,
6. The arrangement position of the image pattern having a lower rank than the image pattern whose dimensions are changed, while maintaining the rank of the image pattern determined by the position of the screen. Energy management system. The arrangement means includes
When the arrangement position of the image pattern having a lower rank than the enlarged image pattern is changed, if there is a blank between the image patterns, one of the image patterns having the same size as the blank The energy management system according to claim 6 which arranges in said blank.   The energy management system according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising a changing unit that changes the size of the image pattern when a condition for changing the size of the image pattern is satisfied. Storage means for storing the position and size of the image pattern;
9. The arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the arrangement unit arranges the image pattern on the screen of the display unit based on a position and a size stored in the storage unit when the energy management system is activated. The energy management system according to any one of the above. Display means having a screen for displaying information to the user;
Image pattern generating means for generating an image pattern constituting an image displayed on the screen;
Reference setting means for setting a reference for changing the dimension of the image pattern to an integral multiple;
Rule setting means for setting a rule for arranging the image pattern;
Arrangement means for arranging the image pattern on the screen of the display means based on the reference set by the reference setting means and the rules set by the rule setting means;
A display device comprising: Measuring the power supplied to the house from the commercial power grid;
Measuring the power generated by the distributed power source;
Measuring the power supplied to each of the plurality of electrical devices installed in the house;
Setting a reference for changing the dimension of the image pattern indicating the measurement result to an integral multiple; and
Setting a rule for arranging the image pattern;
Placing the image pattern on a screen based on the criteria and the rules;
Display method including. Computer
Supplied to each of the first measuring means for measuring the power supplied from the commercial power system to the house, the second measuring means for measuring the power generated by the distributed power source, and the plurality of electric devices installed in the house. Means for displaying an image pattern indicating the measurement result of the third measuring means for measuring the power to be measured;
Means for setting a reference for changing the dimension of the image pattern to an integral multiple;
Means for setting a rule for arranging the image pattern;
Means for arranging the image pattern on the screen based on the set reference and the rule;
Program to function as.

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